Chemical name: Oxirane

Final regulatory action has been taken for the category: Pesticide

Final regulatory action: The chemical is Banned

Use or uses prohibited by the final regulatory action:

The final regulatory action was based on a risk or hazard evaluation: Yes

Summary of the final regulatory action:

Ethylene oxide is banned for use as a pesticide but allowed as an industrial chemical with permit from FMENV and NAFDAC.

The reasons for the final regulatory action were relevant to: Environment

Date of entry into force of the final regulatory action: